George Karl Lafferty

George Karl Lafferty, age 89 ½, of Hockessin, DE, formerly of Collingswood, NJ, passed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2024.
Originally from NJ, George spent the majority of his life, including his childhood, in NJ. He attended school in New Sharon, NJ and went on to become an entrepreneur. He was self-employed in the trucking industry and had the pleasure of retiring in 2008.
George was a Free Mason and was a member of the N.J Grand Lodge. He was also an avid collector of gentlemen's walking sticks and other historical memorabilia, as well as being an avid horse lover.
George is survived by his beloved life partner, Frances Mary Toms; his daughter, Kathy Thorp and her husband, Edward; his son, George Lafferty; his daughter, Karen Grasso and her husband, Carl; his son, Karl Lafferty; his grandchildren, Jennifer Kershaw (Kevin Alley) and Jason Lafferty; and his great-grandchildren, Ryan, Breia, Sadie, Cassidy and Sage. He is also survived by his sister, Carol Herbert and husband, Jack of Georgia. George will be deeply missed by all.
George was predeceased by his grandson, Eddie "Squig" Thorp.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service for George on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. Patrick's Cemetery, 1528 Ashland Clinton School Rd., Ashland, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George's name to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or by visiting pcf.org.
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